Qinyang city, county-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province, administered by Jiaozuo City, is located in the northern part of Henan Province and the northwestern part of Jiaozuo City, situated in the alluvial plains of the Yellow River (Qinhe) and the southern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, with a warm-temperate continental climate, and adjoining five counties (municipalities), with a total area of 623.5 square kilometers. As of October 2022, Qinyang City has 4 streets, 6 towns and 3 townships under its jurisdiction. As of the end of 2022, Qinyang City had a resident population of 447,800.
Qinyang City was named after the city of Qinyang, which was located in the territory of Huaiqing Prefecture in ancient times and was once ruled by Hanoi County. In the second year of the People's Republic of China (1913), the abolition of the government to save the county, changed to Qinyang County; in October 1949, under the jurisdiction of Xinxiang Special Department of the plains province; in November 1952, changed to the Henan Province Xinxiang Special Department; in 1986, under the jurisdiction of Jiaozuo City; in September 1989, approved by the State Council, the abolition of the Qinyang County, the establishment of the city of Qinyang (county-level), under the jurisdiction of Henan Province, the city of Jiaozuo City, on behalf of the management.
The main attractions of Qinyang City include Shennong Mountain Scenic Spot, Huanghualing Scenic Spot, Danhe Canyon, and the Three Sacred Pagodas, etc. On November 18, 2021, Qinyang City was selected to be on the "National Demonstration Counties List of Four Good Rural Roads." On January 3, 2023, Qinyang City was selected to be on the "National Minors' Protection Program". On January 3, 2023, Qinyang City was selected as one of the "National Minors' Protection Demonstration Counties (Cities, Districts and Flags) to be Named". on February 17, 2023, Qinyang City was selected as one of the "Food Safety Demonstration Counties (Cities and Districts) in Henan Province".
In 2022, Qinyang City realized a gross domestic product (GDP) of 34.432 billion yuan, an increase of 4.8% over the previous year at comparable prices.